Magazine crossword: 1522

This crossword appeared in The Week magazine on 27 June 2026. You can play it in our app or subscribe to receive the print magazine here.

Solution to Crossword 1520

ACROSS: 9 Eponymous 10 Opine 11 Solicit 12 Augment 13 Banana skin 14 Wary 16 Earth-shattering 20 Alas 21 Cloverleaf 25 Patient 26 Nitwits 27 Clout 28 Ristretto

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